The end of the year is approaching and it is time to reflect and make decisions for the coming months, but we must also remember all the moments lived this season. And it is that this has been a year of changes due to the return to “normality” after a few years complicated by the situation left by the pandemic.
A year in which we have been able to meet a Princess Leonor in the midst of a stage of change, since despite her few appearances, the daughter of the King and Queen of Spain has been seen more and more naturally and showing her own style. At only 17 years old, Leonor has appeared in 15 official events and has been able to delight us with two speeches that have marked a before and after.
The Princess’s first public appearance this 2022 was last April, when she visited a reception center for Ukrainian refugees located in Pozuelo de Alarcón with the King and Queen and Infanta Sofía. It should be remembered that Leonor began her studies in Wales in 2021, so taking advantage of the Easter holidays, she attended this and another act in the capital.
The second was solo, where she participated “as one of the others” together with a group of almost 40 students in a day held at a high school in Leganés (Madrid) dedicated to addressing the risks posed by the Internet and the digital world for adolescents. The heiress to the throne, without a mask and dressed like a good part of the students, spent the morning with them demonstrating her naturalness and simplicity.
It was in the summer when the daughter of Felipe VI and Letizia returned to Spain to spend her holidays with her family. This time, the Princess was seen at the Teatros del Canal to enjoy a family plan, but it was not until July 3 when we could see her in an official act. On this occasion, Leonor and Sofía went to the Dalí Museum in Figueres in Girona, showing themselves to be accomplices and exuding elegance. The reason for the visit was a work session prior to the delivery of the 2022 Princess of Girona Awards.
The following day, the agendas of the Royal Family came together again and a beautiful family image of fathers and daughters could be seen attending different events: Felipe VI and Letizia attended the meeting with members of the Advisory Council of the Princess of Girona Foundation, while that Leonor and the Infanta Sofía were attending a workshop.
That same afternoon, the monarchs and their daughters became the main stars of the afternoon upon their arrival at the Museu de les Aigües de Cornellà de Llobregat, where they presided over this year’s Princess of Girona Foundation Awards Ceremony. Princess Leonor chose a light blue lady dress with a crossed bardot neckline and a flared skirt that left no one indifferent due to her elegance. Days later, she starred with her sister in her first international act by supporting the Women’s Soccer Team at the Euro Cup held in the United Kingdom.
How could it be otherwise, on July 25 he went with his parents and his sister to Santiago de Compostela to be present at the offering to the apostle, and from there the whole family went to Palma de Mallorca to enjoy the traditional summer vacation of yours on the island. Almost two weeks in which the Princess of Asturias monopolized all the prominence with the informal “acts” in which she was seen with the Infanta Sofía, her parents and Queen Doña Sofía.
After more than two months enjoying her family, Spain and a well-deserved rest, Princess Eleanor returned to Wales to face one of the most decisive years of her life. And it is that the daughter of Kings Felipe and Letizia is in her last year of high school before starting university. But on this occasion, the heiress had to make an exception and return to Spain before Christmas to attend the most special awards since she became the Princess of Asturias.
For the fourth consecutive time, Leonor appeared in Oviedo to preside over the awards that bear her name. Accompanied by her entire family, the granddaughter of King Juan Carlos I participated in the audience of the Kings with the winners of the 2022 Asturias Medals and, that same afternoon, gave her long-awaited speech at the 42nd edition of the ‘Premios de Asturias’ Princess of Asturias 2022′, at the Campoamor Theatre.
Princess Leonor captured all eyes in a short dress by Michael Kors, elegant and sober. With a closed round neckline, with sleeves and a floral print -with diamonds- in black and white tones, the daughter of the Kings dazzled and drew the attention of all those present. Although without a doubt what stood out the most was the choice of her look, a disheveled bow, something very trendy this year but out of her usual style.
A trip to Asturias that was marked forever, and that is that both Leonor and her sister had to leave the events scheduled for the next day in Cadavéu, which was awarded by the kings with the ‘Award for the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2022’. The Princess had to be absent from the visit when she felt unwell, like Sofía, due to gastroenteritis.
Two months after her last visit to Spain, the heiress has resumed her schedule for this Christmas. This time alone, Leonor went a few days ago to a meeting with young volunteers and participants from different Red Cross programs with the aim of learning first-hand about the work they do at the institution. A highly commented act due to the styling of the Princess, since we can see a great resemblance to the looks that her mother, Queen Leticia, usually wears.
In summary, we can say that it has been a year in which the Princess of Asturias has gained special prominence, demonstrating her preparation and dazzling with her beauty and her elegant and impeccable style without losing her youthful air. At 17 years old, Leonor has shown that she is up to the great role that she represents as heiress to the Crown of Spain.